Liberal leader Trudeau visits Calgary

Liberal leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.), will deliver a speech on the environment and the economy. This event will take place at the Devonian Room, The Calgary Petroleum Club, 319 Fifth Ave. SW. Call 613-947-5100.

Liberal leader Trudeau visits Calgary

Liberal leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) will hold a rally with Team Trudeau candidates and Liberal supporters, and he will also deliver remarks. This event will take place at Kerby Centre, 1133 7th Ave. SW. Call 613-947-5100.

National Energy Board to conduct hearings in Calgary

The National Energy Board will hear oral aboriginal traditional evidence for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project from Alexander First Nation. The event will take place at the board’s offices in Calgary and the public is welcome to attend. This is the final scheduled hearing session to gather oral aboriginal traditional evidence for this application. The board heard … Read more

Mrs. Sharon Johnston to visit Kanahoff Centre and present an award

Mrs. Sharon Johnston will meet with staff from Street Outreach and Stabilization, a CMHA–Calgary Region program, and help distribute food hampers to vulnerable residents. She will then proceed to the Kahanoff Centre to meet with staff from the CMHA Family Support Program, and later she will present the Caring Canadian Award to volunteers who have made a difference at CMHA–Calgary Region and … Read more

Governor General to host roundtable discussion

CANCELLED: Governor General David Johnston will host a roundtable discussion on innovation with representatives from Innovate Calgary, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, the University of Calgary, and business and community leaders. They will discuss how Canadian companies are finding ways to be more innovative and competitive in a global world. This event will take place at the Alistair Ross Technology Centre, … Read more

Mrs. Sharon Johnston to visit Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre

Mrs. Sharon Johnston will visit the Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre, a not-for-profit organization committed to education and research in the area of child abuse. She will be joined by Laureen MacNeil, executive director of Canadian Mental Health Association-Calgary Region, and Sheldon Kennedy, one of the centre’s board members. Johnston will meet with representatives from the Calgary Police, Calgary … Read more

Governor General and Mrs. Johnston visit Piitoayis Family School

Mrs. Sharon Johnston start her one-day trip to Calgary with a visit the Piitoayis Family School where she will participate in a smudging ceremony, traditional talking circle and interact with staff and elders. Her visit to the school will conclude with a performance by student drummers and with a closing prayer delivered by an elder. This event will take place at Piitoayis Family School, 1921–9 Ave. SE. Call 403-620-4313.

Finance Minister Oliver to make a speech in Calgary

Finance Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) will be the keynote speaker at a luncheon hosted by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. Oliver is scheduled to speak in the Crystal Ballroom of the Fairmont Palliser Hotel, located at 133 9th Ave. SW. Prior to the speech, Oliver will be available to the media after holding pre-budget consultations along with Minister of State (Finance) Kevin … Read more

Calgary Student Seminar

The Fraser Institute hosts a free one-day student seminar with presentations from leading public policy experts, Q&A, and informal discussions. Lunch is provided. Topics include Opportunities for Young Canadians: The 10-year Western Boom in Investment, Jobs, and Incomes; Prosperity for First Nations Members Living on Reserves; Comparing Alberta’s Economic Performance vs. other North American energy-producing … Read more